Striving for excellence is habitual for Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin.
Indianapolis’ starters played the first two series of its preseason opener against the Denver Broncos. After the Broncos approached midfield on the first drive of the game, Franklin laid the hammer on Broncos running back Javonte Williams for a minimal gain, then dove to break up a pass across the middle intended for Williams to set up third-and-long. With six minutes left in the first quarter, Franklin delivered a blow while running back Samaje Perine juggled the football trying to make the catch, which allowed cornerback Kenny Moore II to make a diving interception and give the offense possession inside Broncos territory.